Henry Drinker papers, 1785-1808
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Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820
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George Dillwyn (1738-1820) was a Quaker minister born April 26, 1738, Old Style (May 7, New Style), in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to John and Susanna (Painter) Dillwyn. He married Sarah Hill in 1759. Dillwyn was unsuccessful in business, but was recognized as a minister in 1766. In 1784, he and his wife traveled to England and the continent of Europe on a religious visit, along with Sarah Grubb, Mary Dudley, and Robert Grubb. In 1793, Dillwyn and his wife again visited England, where they staye...
Sands, David, 1745-1818
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David Sands was a Quaker minister from southeastern New York. He was born into a Presbyterian family at Cowneck, Long Island, on 11 mo. 4 1745. Around 1759 the family moved to Cornwall in Orange County, N.Y., where the sickly youth spent much of his time in contemplation of religious matters. In 1766 Sands was convinced to join the Society of Friends through the ministry of English Quaker Samuel Nottingham and was accepted into membership in Nine Partners Monthly Meet1ng, N.Y. ...
Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809
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Henry Drinker, a prominent Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, was the son of Henry and Mary Gottier Drinker. He married Ann Swett in 1754 and then, after her death, married Elizabeth Sandwith in 1761. Drinker is perhaps best known for his exile with other Quaker pacifists to Winchester, Virginia, during 1777-1778. He was a Clerk of the Meeting for Sufferings, Treasurer of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, and an Elder. From the description of Correspondence, 1791-1801. (Swarthmore College)....
Churchman, George, 1730-1814
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George Churchman (1730-1814) was born on October 28, 1730, in Nottingham, Pennsylvania, the son of John and Margaret (Brown) Churchman. In 1752, Churchman married Hannah James, the daughter of Mordecai and Gaynor (Lloyd) James. The couple had ten children. Churchman was a surveyor by profession, and in 1750, he succeeded his father as clerk of Nottingham Monthly Meeting, and served as clerk for 20 years. Churchman was a pioneer in the promotion of schools for Friends, including Westtown School. ...
Pemberton, John, 1727-1795
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John Pemberton (1727-1795) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 25 (Old Style), 1727, the youngest son of Israel Pemberton Sr. and Rachel Read. Pemberton went to England for his health in 1751, and accompanied John Churchman on the voyage and on the preacher's travels in England. Pemberton first spoke as a minister in Penzance, Cornwall. He was involved in Native American issues and was present at the Treaty with the Indians at Easton, Pennsylvania, in 1757. Pemberton married Hann...
Dillwyn, William, 1743-1824
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The Dillwyn and Emlen family was joined in 1795 when Susanna Dillwyn married Samuel Emlen, Jr. Both the Dillwyn and Emlen families were prominent in early America as Quakers and advocates for abolition. William Dillwyn was born in Philadelphia on July 21, 1743, the son of John Dillwyn and Susanna Painter. According to Clarkson, William Dillwyn was “a pupil of the venerable [Anthony] Benezet, who took pains very early to interest his feeling on [abolition],” (Clarkson). A...
Jones, Rebecca, 1739-1817
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Rebecca Jones was a Quaker minister from Philadelphia. She was born in Philadelphia, 7mo. 8 (old style), 1739, of pious parents of the Church of England. Her father, William Jones, was a seaman, and was lost on a voyage when Rebecca was a young child. Kary, Jones's mother, opened a school at No. 8 Drinker's Alley, which proved very successful, and she was able to give a careful education to Rebecca and her older brother Daniel. Rebecca never married. Jones was convinced of ...
Fisher, Samuel Rowland, 1745-1834
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Fisher was a Quaker merchant in Philadelphia and a surviving partner in Joshua Fisher & Sons. From the description of Diaries and Account books, 1767-1856. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122585082 ...
